Brought to you by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, the Next Awards recognize entrepreneurial-minded companies in Middle Tennessee - as well as the entrepreneurs who make a significant impact on our local economy - making Nashville one of the best cities in the U.S. to start a business. The Next Awards were designed to celebrate and honor these people and organizations. All stages of businesses, from emerging startups to well-established market movers, will be celebrated.

This year's emcee is Kane Harrison. In this interview he shares:

The impact winning a NEXT Award had on his business Talkopolis

An insight into his story

Based on his interviews with Dr. Jeff Cornwall on The Entrepreneurial Mind, what he thinks is next for Nashville

How storytelling is changing for entrepreneurs and how we connect with others